TEAM BUILDING
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind for a memorable bonding experience, whether you’re coming with a small group or as a full corporate crew.
Edith Macy Center’s lakeside location makes it easy to relax and remember the things you love about your team.
After all, it’s tough to hold on to the challenges of the day to day when you’re looking our over the lake or bonding beneath the trees.
But Edith Macy Center has more to offer than its lush, expansive acreage. As one of the top destinations for team building retreats in New York, Edith Macy Center offers a diverse selection of unique team-building exercises. Take advantage of the experiential elements by the lake and customizable programs to meet your group’s own goals.
At Edith Macy Center, team building events are a great way to strengthen workplace camaraderie once you make it back to the office. Choose from several teambuilding options to improve communication, enhance leadership skills, and find ways to have fun as a team even when stress levels run high.
TEAM COOKING EVENTS
MARSHMALLOW MIX-UP
(10 ppl -100 ppl)
The task is to build a structure by using spaghetti, masking tape, some string and marshmallows
MAGNIFICENT MUNCHIES
(15 ppl - 40 ppl)
Find out who would be the best party hosts in this make-your-own dips challenge. Craft salsa, guacomole, and hummus, then dig in with chips.
CHILI COOK OFF
(12 ppl - 32 ppl)
The group attendees will be responsible for preparing and cooking chili.
Judging and fire extinguishers optional
TEAM RECREATION & EXPERIENTAL PROGRAMS
REMARKABLE RACE
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
This team-based race showcases the beautiful outdoors at the Edith Macy property
TAILGATING OLYMPICS
Duration: 1- 3 hours
Teams will compete against each in a series of fun and engaging activities, which will be customized to the group
“Row Your Boat” Regatta
Duration: 2 hours
This fun and engaging event provides opportunity for collaboration in a competitive environment. Teams need to draw on creative “out of the box” thinking and project management skills to develop a boat capable of traveling across the Edith Macy lake.
True North’s Office Escape TM
Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
Based on the popular “virtual room escape” genre of video games, True North’s Office Escape version will make the game real, by challenging you and your team to figure out how to escape from an actual office/conference room.
Edith Macy’s Campfire Capers
1 Hour nighttime sessions sessions that happen around the campfire
Campfire Talent Show - Around the Campfire Games + Trivia
Quick Camp Skits - Glow in the Dark Games
Nighttime Sky Stargazing - Campfire Hootenanny
Campfire Karaoke
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
DISC® WORKPLACE
Duration: Half- or Full-Day
Engage in a realistic simulation that will help you build more effective relationships at work. We can cover a variety of workplace scenarios.
DISC® WORK OF LEADERS
Duration: Half- to Full-Day
Five, 60-90 minute modules will expose your group to the skills they need to be leaders at all levels. Discover effective leadership styles and tendencies.
DISC® PRODUCTIVE CONFLICT
Duration: Half- or Full-Day
Improve self-awareness around your group's conflict behaviors. Develop techniques to curb destructive patterns and find satisfying resolutions.
COHESIVE TEAM BEHAVIORS
Duration: Full-Day or Multi-Day
Help your organization reveal what it takes to build a truly coheisve and effective team. These activities are great for building culture and engagement.
EVENING NETWORKING
CASINO NIGHT
Duration: 1 – 3 hours
Up the ante in your organization by bringing the atmosphere of Las Vegas or Monte Carlo to your next meeting with a True North Casino Night. Let the good times roll with a wide range of traditional casino games using professional dealers.
TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Duration: 1 - 3 hours
Teams work together to learn how to play the very popular poker game called Texas Hold 'Em. A professional dealer teaches the top strategies and tactics.
JEOPARDY GAME SHOW
Duration: 1+ hours
Play the famous Question and Answer game show at happy hour or after-dinner festivities. Let game night competition bring your group together.
BOARD GAME OLYMPICS
Duration: 1+ hours
Compete in fast, 20-minute versions of classic games like Yahtzee and Operation. Winning teams move to Pictionary semi-finals and Giant Jenga finals.
Edith Macy Center partners with several facilitation companies to offer a variety of teambuilding and recreational options for you to choose from.
WALKING MEDITATION
GUIDED HIKES
DRUM CAFE'
WINE TASTING
MUSE PAINTING
AXE THROWING
